Abstract: The invention relates to a method for mounting an edge, more particularly plastics edge, onto a material, and also to the products obtained in this way, and to the use thereof.

Abstract: A method of forming a three-dimensional article includes sequentially forming a plurality of first two-dimensional layers and a second two-dimensional layer. The second two-dimensional layer includes a second outer edge and a second inner area within the boundary defined by the second outer edge. The second inner area includes uniform physical characteristic and a watermark area within the second inner area having a physical characteristic different from that of the second inner area. An article includes a body with an inner area having a physical characteristic. A watermark is within the inner area and has a physical characteristic different from the physical characteristic of the inner area.

Abstract: The present invention relates to sheets. The sheets include a base layer, a foamed layer formed on the base layer, a printed layer formed on the foamed layer, and a partially foamed layer formed on the printed layer. At least one layer of the foamed layer and the partially foamed layer includes a polylactic acid (PLA) resin. The sheets are biodegradable.

Abstract: This invention relates to a conductive thermal image receiver element that has an aqueous-based coatable dye-receiving layer comprising a water-dispersible acrylic polymer, a water-dispersible polyester, a water-dispersible conductive polymeric material and a surfactant. This invention also relates to a method for making this thermal image receiver element as well as method for using it to provide a dye image by thermal transfer from a donor element.

Abstract: A problem is to provide, in the field of polyhydroxy polyurethane resins the development of applications of which has not moved ahead by conventional technologies, a self-crosslinking polyhydroxy polyurethane resin, which enables to provide products, such as imitation leathers, excellent in abrasion resistance, chemical resistance, heat resistance and the like, and moreover, which is useful from the viewpoint of a reduction in greenhouse gas, contains carbon dioxide incorporated and fixed therein, and is responsive to environmental conservation.

Abstract: An image article comprises a substrate having a security image coated on at least a portion thereof, which security image effects less than 50% reflectance of radiation of a wavelength between 800 and 900 nm, wherein the security image comprises a defined infrared-absorbing compound, for example Pigment Green 8, wherein said infrared-absorbing compound does not create a strongly colored security image.

Abstract: There is provided a water-based ink for ink-jet recording, including: a pigment; water; and alkyl glucoside which has alkyl group having 6 or more carbon atoms.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a multi-layered matte film comprising at last one layer of a coating comprising the condensation reaction product of the combination of a polyalkylimine and an acetoacetonate (“AcAc”)-functional material or an oxirane-functional material, each comprising an ethenic unsaturation group, the coating adhered to a sealant film layer; a sealant layer comprising a polyolefin and having a Tm within the range of from 120° C. to 170° C.; and a Flexural Modulus within the range from 500 to 1200 MPa; a core polypropylene layer; and a matte layer between the sealant layer and core layer, the matte layer comprising a blend of at least two incompatible polymers such that the Haze is at least 50%.

Abstract: A multilayer paper system that allows a user to write or fill in forms while non-users are unable to see what is written through the use of a first layer privacy screen with embedded micro-louvers, a second color change layer with microencapsulated dye, and a stylus type pen that causes color change to occur on the second layer while reducing the ability for those next to or around the person to discern what is written on the sheet.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thermal recording material having a thermosensitive layer comprising single phase diffuser polymer particles. Each of the diffuser polymer particles has a refractive index at the center thereof (RIcenter) different from a refractive index at the surface thereof (RIsurface), and a continuous refractive index gradient, sometimes referred to as GRIN technology. The diffuser polymer particles may have a RIcenter of from 1.46 to 1.61 and a particle size of 0.85 to 15 microns. Additionally, the thermal recording material of the present invention may also include heat deformable particles and a binder. The present invention also provides a method for providing an image by subjecting selected portions of a recording material such as that described above to a physical agent selected from the group consisting of heat, pressure, and combinations thereof, sufficient to reduce the opacity of said selected portions.

Abstract: An adhesive transfer method includes depositing an adhesive on a first substrate, transferring a layer of the adhesive from the first substrate to an intermediate substrate, and transferring adhesive from the layer of the adhesive to at least one area of a second substrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides kits and methods for selectively transferring a portion of an image from a substrate (e.g., paper) to a dough (e.g., Silly Putty®) comprising pressing the dough onto an image printed on the substrate. The image comprises transferable ink and non-transferable ink. At least a portion of the image comprising transferable ink transfers from the substrate to the dough and the non-transferable ink does not transfer from the substrate to the dough. The dough can be used to reveal an image that was “hidden” within the visible image printed on the substrate. The present invention also provides methods for making a substrate with an image comprising transferable ink (e.g., cold-set web ink) and non-transferable ink (e.g., sheet-fed offset ink) printed thereon, comprising using a sheet-fed offset press to print the image onto the substrate.

Abstract: An article of clothing is coated or impregnated with a coating that contains thermochromic pigment. The pigment is constructed to change color when wet with water, and/or to provide a hyperthermic warning when a person wearing the clothing is over-warm.

Abstract: Fanfold and/or perforated media comprising a substrate including one or more friable coatings and an overcoat covering at least a portion of the one or more friable coatings proximate to one or more associated fanfolds and/or perforations is provided, wherein the overcoat mitigates spallation of the one or more friable coatings. Methods and apparatus for making the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: A textured heat transfer label includes a textured portion formed from a highly cross-linked UV ink and a thermoplastic background ink. The textured heat transferable label can also include metalized portions.

Abstract: A decorative film includes a base film, a colored layer formed of UV curable ink, and an ink-absorbing layer. The ink-absorbing layer is formed between the base film and the colored layer, provided with voids therein, and contains filler made of photorefractive material.

Abstract: A method of forming a silicone release layer on a substrate, for an intermediate transfer member of a digital offset printing system, the method including: a) providing a curable first primer on the substrate; b) providing a curable second primer on the substrate; c) providing a curable silicone release formulation on the curable first and second primers; and d) curing the first primer, the second primer and the release formulation.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to variably decorative thermoplastic films having a graphic design saturated into a laminate or coated substrate, which can be pre-formed using heat and pressure and then placed in injection molds for product molding without impacting the quality of the graphics.

Abstract: There is provided a matting activator for water pressure transfer film adapted to impart the maximum matting effect to a decoration obtained by water pressure transfer with a matting agent added to the activator. To an ultraviolet ray hardening resin composite, the main component of the activator are added a matting agent and a resin bead gathering agent. The ultraviolet ray hardening resin composite includes a photo-polymerization monomer including a photo-polymerization component having at least photo-polymerization monomer and a photo-polymerization initiator, the matting agent comprises resin beads, the resin bead gathering agent comprises particulate silica, the weight ratio of the blend of the resin beads relative to the ultraviolet ray hardening resin composite is 0.01-0.3 and the weight ratio of blend of the resin bead gathering agent relative to the resin beads is adjusted in 0.05-1.5 according to the weight ratio of blend of the resin bead.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for mounting an edge, more particularly plastics edge, onto a material, and also to the products obtained in this way, and to the use thereof.